The Rabbit Hole Detectives
History Podcasts
Join Reverend Richard Coles, Dr Cat Jarman and Charles Spencer as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical
Location:
United Kingdom
Genres:
History Podcasts
Description:
Join Reverend Richard Coles, Dr Cat Jarman and Charles Spencer as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.foldingpocket.co.uk/
Email:
matt@foldingpocket.co.uk
Episodes
Barry White of Beckton
12/3/2024
In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. Today, Richard is riding the rails as he covers Train Announcements, is Cat’s win written in the stars with her topic, the Zodiac? And finally, no jokes please, Charles covers Fanny Burney. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book, is out now and available from all good book shops! To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole to get an extra 4 months on the 2-year plan. There’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:56:06
Stamped on the Bomb with her Dance Shoe
11/26/2024
In today's episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back down another set of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and pieces of ephemera. This week, Cat is combining her Norwegian and English side with the Norwegian Heavy Water Sabotage, Charles is looking at Life During the Blitz, and Richard is hanging out with the Benson Family. Remember, if you'd like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com. Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book, is out now and available from all good book shops! To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole to get an extra 4 months on the 2-year plan. There’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:48:25
The Rabbit Hole Detectives BONUS EPISODE: Richard Enters the Jungle
11/21/2024
With the news of Richard entering the I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! jungle, we recorded a quick bonus episode to find out how he was feeling. We hope you enjoy. And don't worry, episodes of The Rabbit Hole Detectives with Cat, Richard, and Charles will be in your podcast feeds every Wednesday as usual. Until then, remember, if you'd like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email the show at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com We're wishing Richard all the luck in the world and can't wait to catch up with him when he's back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:12:07
The Longest Jump in a Stretch Limousine
11/19/2024
In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back in search of more killer facts and pieces of ephemera. In today’s episode, Richard is raising an eyebrow to Flat Earth theory, Cat is spell-ing out the story of Alice Kyteler, and Charles is hoping to rake in the likes as he tackles Social Media. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down then you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book, is out now and available from all good bookshops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:55:51
The World’s Most Expensive Holiday
11/12/2024
In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. This week, Charles is on a journey through the history of holidays and vacations, Richard is building on his knowledge of the navvy, and Cat is injecting some science into the show as she look into the history of botox. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down then you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book is out now and available from all god bookshops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:55:32
A Bloat of Hippopotamuses
11/5/2024
The Rabbit Hole Detectives are back down another set of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and pieces of ephemera. This week, Cat, Richard, and Charles are covering all manner of topics. First off, Cat is giving a tip of the hat to cowboy Nat Love, Charles is mastering the Collective Nouns for Animals and Birds, and Richard is revealing all about Eunuchs. A small word of warning to our listeners that the conversation of Eunuchs is graphic in parts so listen with care. In other news, remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down then you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book, is out now and available from all good bookshops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:47:06
Joan and Jackie Collins in a Rolls Royce
10/30/2024
In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back in search of more killer facts and pieces of ephemera. Today, Richard is tuning into the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Cat is all a flutter with her subject, Crows, and Charles is peering into Cabinets of Curiosity. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down then you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book, is out now and available from all good bookshops! To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole to get an extra 4 months on the 2-year plan. There’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:56:12
Nuns Dressed in White Silks and Tiaras
10/22/2024
In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. This week, Cat is digging into the history of Pompeii, Charles is spending time with the child stars of the last century, and Richard is envisioning a win as he looks into Hildegard von Bingen. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down then you can email us at rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book, is out now and available to purchase from all good bookshops! To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole to get an extra 4 months on the 2-year plan. There’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:53:42
A Cross Between a Hedgehog and a Church Organ
10/15/2024
In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back down another set of rabbit holes to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. In this episode, Richard is playing to the crowd as he tells us about The Bösendorfer Piano, Charles is singing the praises of Dick Van Dyke, and Cat is digging into the Mali Empire. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book, is out now and available to purchase from all good bookshops! To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole to get an extra 4 months on the 2-year plan. There’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:55:20
Compulsive Carrot Eating
10/8/2024
Our terrific trio are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. This week, to celebrate the launch of The Rabbit Hole Book, the gang have selected a favourite chapter each to discuss... Charles is looking into Unusual Addictions, Cat is hoping her segment on Bald’s Leechbook will be a recipe for success, and Richard is up and away with The Hurricane. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, as mentioned, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book is now available to purchase from all good bookshops! To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole to get an extra 4 months on the 2-year plan. There’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:53:11
Couldn’t Distinguish Between a Muffin and a Chihuahua
10/1/2024
In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back down another set of rabbit holes to chase the provenance of objects both real and metaphorical. In this episode, Richard is in his element as he looks into The Countess of Huntingdon's Connexion, Cat has swapped amber for Ambergris, and Charles is grappling with AI. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com. Plus, our listeners can get £7 off our new book, The Rabbit Hole Book, exclusively at Waterstones from now until 10th October 2024. To redeem the offer, order online via and link below and add the promo code: RabbitHole24. The Rabbit Hole Book by Reverend Richard Coles, Cat Jarman, and Lord Charles Spencer | Waterstones. To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole to get an extra 4 months on the 2-year plan. There’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:54:59
Alex the Talking Grey Parrot
9/24/2024
In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. Today, Charles is chatting about Verbal Mimicry, Richard is looking into the Gardes Écossaises, and Cat is celebrating the release of her paperback with Cnut the Great. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down down you can email us at rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our listeners can get £7 off our new book, The Rabbit Hole Book, exclusively at Waterstones from now until 10th October 2024. To redeem the offer, order online via and link below and add the promo code: RabbitHole24 The Rabbit Hole Book by Reverend Richard Coles, Cat Jarman, and Lord Charles Spencer | Waterstones To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole to get an extra 4 months on the 2-year plan. There’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:52:14
100 Men Driving Reindeer and Sleigh
9/17/2024
Our terrific trio are back again as they fall down yet another set of rabbit holes in search of more killers facts and pieces of ephemera. This week, Cat is down a real rabbit hole as she looks into the Erfurt Latrine Disaster, Richard is spending time with Marina Sharf aka Mother Thekla, and Charles is hoping he’s nominated for the win with US Vice Presidents. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our listeners can get £7 off our new book, The Rabbit Hole Book, exclusively at Waterstones from now until 10th October 2024. To redeem the offer, order online via and link below and add the promo code: RabbitHole24 The Rabbit Hole Book by Reverend Richard Coles, Cat Jarman, and Lord Charles Spencer | Waterstones To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole to get an extra 4 months on the 2-year plan. There’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:53:42
Viking Eyeliner
9/10/2024
In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back in search of more killer facts and ephemera. This week, Charles is finding out about Foundlings, Cat is exploring the world of Fridtjof Nansen, and Richard is shining a light on the history of sunscreen. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our listeners can get £7 off our new book, The Rabbit Hole Book, exclusively at Waterstones from now until 10th October 2024. To redeem the offer, order online via the link below and add the promo code: RabbitHole24 The Rabbit Hole Book by Reverend Richard Coles, Cat Jarman, and Lord Charles Spencer | Waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:57:40
An MSc in Honey Bee Communication
9/3/2024
In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back down another set of rabbit holes in search of more killer facts and ephemera. This week, Richard is looking to be a cut above the rest as he covers Shaving, Charles is abuzz with facts about beekeeping, and Cat is hoping her discussion of Calculators adds up to a win. Remember, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our listeners can get £7 off our new book, The Rabbit Hole Book, exclusively at Waterstones from now until 10th October 2024. To redeem the offer, order online via the link below and add the promo code: RabbitHole24 The Rabbit Hole Book by Reverend Richard Coles, Cat Jarman, and Lord Charles Spencer | Waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:56:12
The Prof, The Toff, and the Boff
8/27/2024
In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. Today, Charles is exploring the Huguenots, Cat is tapping into the subject of amber, and Richard is looking into Biedermeier. Two out of our three topics were listener suggestions this week, so if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:51:09
A Chunk of the Library Ceiling Came Down
8/20/2024
In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles as back in search of more killer facts and ephemera. This week, Cat is spending time in Doggerland, Richard is covering the Puritans, and Charles is dancing the night away as he looks into DJs. Don’t forget, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:29
The Screaming Hairy Armadillo
8/13/2024
In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. Today, Richard (accompanied by Pongo, again) is hoping to ride away with the win as he covers Cycling in the Netherlands, meanwhile Charles is saying hola, or maiteí, to his topic - Paraguay, and Cat is taking inspiration from her recent stay in a Shepherd’s Huts. Don’t forget, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:49:17
A German Ironist by the Name of Hot Pants
8/6/2024
In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. This week, Charles is tucking into Breakfast, Cat is hoping to flatten the competition with her topic…Ironing, and Richard (along with the occasional cameo from Pongo) is plugged into the subject of Headphones. Don’t forget, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down then you can email the show at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:52:25
Grateful to a Satanist in Glastonbury
7/30/2024
After a short summer break The Rabbit Hole Detectives are back as Cat, Richard, and Charles chase the provenance of objects both real and metaphorical. This week, Cat is in Rome finding out about St Peter’s Bones, whilst Richard is clad in his topic…Merch, and, true to form, Charles is looking into Satanism. Don’t forget, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down then you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:50:49